AD 2016-12-01
Applicability
| Type | Manufacturer | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| aircraft | Pilatus | AIRCRAFT LTD | Airworthiness Directives; PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD. Airplanes |
| aircraft | Aviat | Various | Airworthiness Directives; PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD. Airplanes |
Unsafe Condition
Incorrect installation instructions of the torlon plates in the airplane maintenance manual resulted in the incorrect installation of the torlon plates in the forward wing-to-fuselage attachment.
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Required Actions
Inspect the forward lower wing-to-fuselage attachments on both the left-hand (LH) and right-hand (RH) sides. Depending on findings, take applicable corrective actions, such as realignment or replacement of the torlon plates.
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Compliance Time
Before further flight
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Affected Aircraft
PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD. Models PC-12, PC-12/45, PC-12/47, and PC-12/47E airplanes, all serial numbers delivered before January 1, 2015, certificated in any category.
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